12.0.0

Released 12-Dec-2025

Release Notes

Introduction

12.0.0_COL_enhancement_video

Learn more about the latest enhancements in CSiCol v12.0.0.

Structural Model

12.0.0_COL_moment_curvature_limits_compression

Moment curvature calculations now account for limits in compression and tension strain, as well as maximum curvature

12.0.0_COL_tensile_force_moment_curvature

Tensile force can now be included in the computation of moment curvature curves

12.0.0_COL_user_control_PMM_interaction_diagram

Users can now control the number of curves and points in PMM interaction diagrams

Output and Display

12.0.0_COL_print_form

The printing form can now change the printer and page layout settings, as well as print multiple report copies

12.0.0_COL_neutral_axis_angle_detailed_results_table

Neutral axis angle and Depth have been added to the detailed results table

Material Libraries & Databases

12.0.0_COL_CA_AUS_NZ_mat_lib

Canadian and Australian material libraries have been added, along with an update to the New Zealand material library

Cloud Sign-in Licensing

12.0.0_COL_cloud_sign_in_lic

Cloud Sign-in licensing is now available

  1. • Access CSI software using secure user credentials — no more activation keys
  2. • Access licenses anywhere with internet access
  3. • Option to create License Groups to manage who has access to your licenses
  4. • Option to remotely terminate an active license session
  5. • Option to federate your identity provider (IdP), allowing users to use their familiar company credentials instead
  6. • Option for check out and remote check out to allow for offline use or on air-gapped machines

Cloud Sign-in Licensing Details

11.0.0

Released 14-Dec-2022

Release Notes

Data Files

11.0.0_COL_import_load_excel

An enhancement was added to enable the import/export of loads from or to an Excel spreadsheet file.

Design

11.0.0_COL_slenderness_AS_3600-2018

An enhancement was made to implement slenderness effects for the Australian AS 3600-2018 code.

10.1.0

Released 15-Apr-2021

Release Notes

Data Files

10.1.0_COL_xml

Project files can be saved and opened as text or XML, allowing column data to be viewed, created, or modified outside of CSiCol.

Structural Model

10.1.0_COL_mat libraries

New regional material libraries have been added.

10.1.0_COL_explode rebar

Rebar patterns (line, circle, rectangle) can be exploded into individual rebars for detailed editing.